American Association of Orthodontists

I just found out that both of my daughters will need braces. The cost of traditional braces can range from $3,000 to $7,000, according to figures from Embrace-It, an online braces resource for parents sponsored by Crest and Oral-B.

If my son ends up needing braces, too, the amount we'll have to spend to straighten all three kids' teeth could cover a year's worth of college tuition at a state school. Unfortunately, our dental insurance won't do much to offset the cost.

Some dental insurance plans do cover a portion of the cost of braces — typically 50 percent with a $1,500 lifetime maximum per child, according to Embrace-It. So it's worthwhile to check with your...

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I just found out that both of my daughters will need braces. The cost of traditional braces can range from $3,000 to $7,000, according to figures from Embrace-It, an online braces resource for parents sponsored by Crest and Oral-B.If my son ends up...